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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lg Eggs
3/4 c Milk
2 tb Sugar
1 t Pure vanilla extract
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Baking powder
8 1/2" thick slices challah or
Italian bread
4 tb Unsalted butter
CINNAMON SYRUP
1/2 c Sugar
1/4 c Dark corn syrup
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 c Heavy cream
TO PREPARE FRENCH TOAST: In medium-sized mixing bowl,
whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon
and baking powder until blended. Blace bread in a
large shallow baking dish and pour egg mixture over
the top; turn to coat evenly. Press a piece of wax
paper directly on the bread to cover it and
refrigerate overnight. TO MAKE CINNAMON SYRUP: In a
small saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup,
cinnamon and 1/4 cup water. Bring the mixture to a
boil over medium-high heat, stiring contanstantly.
Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in
cream. Let cool. (The syrup can be stored, covered,
in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.) TO COOK FRENCH
TOAST: In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high
heat. Add bread (do not crown the pan) and cook until
golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve
with cinnamon syrup.
